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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.06, 28,510.08 and 11,228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.06, 28,510.08 and 11,228.42 is: 15,494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.06 : 28,510.08 = 11,228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.06/28,510.08 = 11,228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.06x = 28,510.08 × 11,228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.06x = 320,123,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,123,152.47/20,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.78

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